Fr. Francis Patrick Lavelle
Two men filed suit in 7/02 alleging abuse by Lavelle when they were teens. One said his abuse occurred in 1972 and the other said he was abused in 1980, when Lavelle was working as secretary for the Bishop. Four brothers filed suit in 12/03 claiming abuse by Lavelle and four other priests 1967-83. Permanently barred from ministry in 2/04. Two plaintiffs were included in a 7/04 settlement for $7M. Named in a 2004 civil suit. Two more claims settled in 2008. Outcome of administrative process needed Vatican approval. Assigned life of prayer of penance in 2010. Included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.
- The Republican 12.13.03
- Springfield Republican 02.23.04
- Springfield Republican 03.01.04
- Springfield Republican 08.03.04
- Springfield Republican 08.17.04
- Springfield Republican 08.17.04
- IObserve 01.07.05
- Springfield Republican 01.07.05
- Springfield Republican 01.08.05
- Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.03.08
- Springfield Diocese list of Priests with Credible Allegations 08.30.11
- Diocese of Springfield List updated 06.02.21
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